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Somewhere in Time

Name: Somewhere in Time
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Released: 1980
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1980

Director

Jeannot Szwarc

Runtime

103 minutes

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Somewhere in Time is a classic romantic drama that prioritizes aesthetic escapism over social critique. The film uses traditional archetypes to create an immersive, sentimental experience centered around temporal tragedy. Because the narrative is designed for traditional escapism, it avoids exploring diverse identities and social hierarchies. The focus remains on a heterosexual relationship within a Western context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Somewhere in Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and does not depict any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does Somewhere in Time portray gender?

Fair

The female lead is celebrated historically but the story is driven by the male protagonist's obsession. The gender roles follow traditional patterns without challenging the status quo.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Somewhere in Time?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white and Western, with no exploration of diverse racial backgrounds or multiple identities.

How does Somewhere in Time represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes a nostalgic view of Western history and individual longing. It avoids anti-establishment themes and focuses on a classicist approach to personal destiny.

Does Somewhere in Time include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a central theme or plot device.

Present on Screen

The film offers a sophisticated, high-concept exploration of time and memory through a postmodern lens.
It provides a deeply immersive and emotionally resonant escapist experience for fans of classical romanticism.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic complexity, presenting a highly homogeneous, Western-centric cast.
The story adheres to traditional gender hierarchies and heterosexual ideals without challenging them.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.

Official Synopsis

Young writer Richard Collier is met on the opening night of his first play by an old lady who begs him to "Come back to me". Mystified, he tries to find out about her, and learns that she is a famous stage actress from the early twentieth century. Becoming more and more obsessed with her, by self-hypnosis he manages to travel back in time—where he meets her.

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